Photo courtesy of Muehlebach Funeral Care - Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri
1944 - 2013
Dick Van Dyne, 69 of Kansas City, MO passed away July 6, 2013. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00pm, Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at Muehlebach Funeral Home, 6800 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO. Private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Wayside Waifs or the NAACP.
Dick was born February 22, 1944 in Sedalia, MO to Vivian and Mary (Faxon) Van Dyne and graduated from Sedalia Smith-Cotton High School. Dick was a teacher for Milburn Junior High School and later was a sales manager at ADCO Inc. for over 30 years. He volunteered for the Visiting Nurses Association and was a member of the NAACP, ASPCA and Visitation Parish. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Tobin Daniel Van Dyne and sister, Ann Ream. Dick is survived by his wife, Lori Deatherage Van Dyne; sons, Sean Faxon Van Dyne of Kearney, MO, Yale Fontaine Van Dyne of Overland Park, KS, Brennan Francis Van Dyne of Liberty, MO, Dylan Donahue Van Dyne of Kansas City, MO; sister, Tula Griffin of Prairie Village, KS; brother, Rudd Van Dyne; eleven grandchildren and his dog and best friend, Gracie.
Dick enjoyed life to the fullest. His sense of humor was unmatched. He made the simplest of tasks hilarious. You could find no greater person to chat with on any topic. His compassion for those in need was tremendous. He showed great love for his wife Lori along with his family, friends and strangers. Dick?s greatest influences in his life were Bill Cason, Frank Faxon, Bibbis and Mary Green Harden.
We both loved Moon Vally Villa and had great times there. Still miss him
Jim Summers
July 02, 2024 | St Joseph, MO | Classmate
Still think about him even week
Jim Summers
July 02, 2023 | Dr Joseph, MO | Family
I send my heartfelt sympathy to Lori and the family.
Ruth Van Dyne
July 24, 2013 | Santa Barbara, CA
Lori,I am so sorry we couldn't make it to Dickie's visitation, but had to be out of town at that time.
Some of my fondest memories on the tennis court was when I played mixed doubles with Dick a few times in tournaments. Even when we were losing, he made it fun. I've never laughed so hard playing tennis!
Lee and I will miss a very dear friend. Take care of yourself.
Lee & Teresa Aldrich
July 16, 2013 | Sedalia, MO
Lori, I just heard and my heart is breaking for you. You and Dick are the epitome of true and wonderful love. And Dick sure could make us all at The Carlyle LAUGH until our sides hurt! I pray you find some comfort in the tremendous love he had for you and how much joy he brought to so many.
Deb Ries
July 16, 2013 | Kansas City, MO
Dick and I played football together at Central Methodist College, now University.
We had a lot of fun together.
Larry Anderson
July 16, 2013 | Fayette, MO
July 15,2013
I attended Smith-Cotton High School with
Dick, he was a friend and just a great
guy. So sorry for your families loss.
Linda Bain Martin, Clinton, Mo
July 15, 2013
The Vandyne McCutcheons (Priscilla, Dan and Liz) are all thinking of you at this difficult time.
Priscilla McCutcheon
July 14, 2013 | Boulder, CO
With my last name Vogel, I spent 7 years at Broadway School looking at the back of VanDyne's head. He was truly one of the "cool kids" so it wasn't surprising that he became such a truly wonderful man. My sincere sympathies to his family and friends.
Alice Lee Vogel Fiorentino
July 13, 2013 | Longwood, FL
